Montreal fire officials are on a mission to unravel the mystery behind a devastating fire that ravaged a residential-commercial building in the Villeray—Saint-Michel—Parc-Extension area. The blaze, which erupted on Monday, forced the evacuation of a daycare and left around 30 families displaced.
As flames engulfed the building, brave firefighters rescued residents stranded on balconies, with approximately 150 firefighters battling the intense five-alarm fire.
Eyewitnesses described the chaotic scene, recalling smoke billowing from the structure and the heroic efforts of the Montreal fire department in rescuing individuals in distress.
The fire originated shortly before 1 p.m. in the vicinity of Crémazie East and Saint-Michel Boulevard, leading to the hospitalization of three individuals due to minor smoke-related injuries.
The investigation into the cause of the fire and the full extent of the damage is ongoing, as Montreal authorities seek to provide clarity and closure to the affected families and the community.
